Teachers

Free, stimulating and curriculum-linked resources. Siemens Education is intended to excite and inspire pupils’ curiosity and enthusiasm. Bring science, technology, engineering and maths education to life in the classroom. Investigate careers and apprenticeship opportunities at Siemens and keep up-to-date with STEM based activities events and challenges for schools and pupils.

About Siemens Education

We have created a suite of comprehensive teachers' guides, Schemes of Work, lesson plans and practical activities to help you bring world class technologies into the classroom.

Each Scheme of Work (topic)

... is supported by a corresponding supporting lesson plan PowerPoint presentation ready for use on the interactive whiteboard and designed to aid classroom delivery. Each presentation includes relevant video and photographic stimulus.

The pupils

... are presented with a problems to solve. Using the supporting presentations, and work sheets, teachers can provide ideas and stimulus drawn from contemporary contexts. Using primary and secondary research skills, pupils respond in various ways by investigating, researching and presenting ideas.

The topics

... are presented in ways that can be customised by the teacher according to as required. They may be used ‘as is’, or teachers may change the structure or use them as supplements. Topics from maths, science and technology curricula encourage students to see how these areas are interrelated.

Delivery

... can come in a variety of ways. Activities can be done within existing subject areas, ‘flexed’ to emphasise particular aspects. Teachers in various subject areas will use them differently. Alternatively, the materials can be used effectively to develop a joint curriculum activity.

Whichever method

... is used, it is assumed that there'll be conversations between teachers in the various curriculum areas about what is being proposed, what can be assumed in terms of pupils’ understanding and experiences, and the kind of teaching approaches that can be used most effectively.

All the materials

... draw upon the technical expertise both of Siemens and experienced curriculum developers. Lessons can be enhanced by inviting a Siemens employee into your school to provide the benefit of their own experiences and expertise in the subject matter.

ALL NEW - Cybersecurity Challenge

Try our new Cybersecurity Challenge and help catch the cyber criminal! Designed to support computing for students aged 12+ these resources are an interactive way of learning about keeping yourself and others safe online.

Ingenious Engineering App and Resources

The Ingenious Engineering App is a fun and engaging way for students to learn more about inventions and innovations in engineering.

Developed to support design and technology for students aged 12+ the resources comprise an app – downloaded from Google Play and App Store, a poster which launches the augmented reality animation and a comprehensive lesson plan and supporting worksheets to encourage exploration of the impact of automation, digitalisation and electrification on individuals, society and the environment.

CT Scanner – see inside the human body - create your own augmented reality CT scanner t-shirt, simply download the pdf below and use a safety pin to attach to your T Shirt (you could also use iron on transfer paper or a heat press). Your textiles department may be able to assist.

Looking to support your pupils further?

Inspiring a future in STEM

At Siemens we look for the brightest, most inquiring minds to help us answer the world’s most challenging questions.

Science. Technology. Engineering. Mathematics.

Demand for STEM skills is strong across the economy and is set to grow in the coming years. STEM study will continue to unlock an array of opportunities for young people at every skill level. Among those organisations that need employees with STEM skills and knowledge, employers of every size struggle to find the STEM talent they require and Siemens is no different.

“It remains vital that we all play our role in developing talent for the future to replace the ageing workforce in the manufacturing and industrial sectors. The only way to change the perceptions of engineering and manufacturing is to inspire children as young as nine - and really explain how exciting working in this field is.” - Juergen Maier, Chief Executive of Siemens plc.

STEM opportunities.

Siemens’ recruits range from school leavers and graduates to experienced professionals. A variety of roles are available with a primary focus on engineering and business. Take a look at the opportunities available to young people at Siemens now.

Invite some inspiration.

Invite volunteers who work in STEM careers to come and talk to your class. Allowing pupils to understand what they do and talk to them about what attracted them to their line of work can be really valuable. If any of these volunteers were able to offer work experience, this would also be a great inspiration for the students.

Work experience at Siemens.

Are your pupils interested in a work experience opportunity at Siemens?
Our Manchester site offers competitive summer work experience placements designed to challenge students and provide them with an exclusive insight into the workings of a global organisation.

Lots of people work in STEM areas, but not many of them are pure scientists or pure mathematicians. Many of the careers involve using a range of STEM subjects – and other subjects as well. When students are choosing subjects to study at KS4/S4, or making decisions about college or university, there are some things you can pass onto them for consideration.

Maths is important. Most STEM careers require maths. If students are aiming for particular careers or courses post 16, encourage them to find out what the requirements are regarding maths. Some subjects, such as biology, may not appear to need maths at a lower level; but do if taken to a higher level.

English is also important. Employers want literate employees with good communication skills who will also be able to construct an explanation, either orally or in writing, and to be able to read and understand information. All these skills require a good basis in English.

Think about more than one science. At GCSE a single science course won’t be sufficient if students are taking STEM subjects further. Encourage students to talk to their science teachers about options for taking additional science or the three sciences separately. This will give them the chance to study a wider range of topics.

Technology subjects can be beneficial. All technology subjects are based on the same design cycle. Whether it’s making a cake or a car, it’s the same sequence. Science doesn’t use the same process. Technology often has fewer takers in school but actually there are more jobs going in this than in pure science or maths, so studying something that involves the design process can be useful.

Modern foreign languages and STEM is a powerful combination. MFL are not always associated with a future in STEM but in fact it’s a powerful combination. Most large STEM employers operate in a number of countries so having a proficiency in another language would give students an advantage over other candidates.

Computer science or computing are worth considering. Computer science is an aspect of STEM which is in big demand and short supply.

Subject combinations matter. Encourage students to find out what combination of subjects works well for their chosen course and career. They shouldn’t assume they know what universities will want, they need to find out. Having other subjects can also give them a greater breadth, which may appeal to universities.

Point out the range of courses. There may be a choice for students between academic courses, such as GCSEs, iGCSEs, A levels and International Baccalaureate and vocational courses such as BTECs and Cambridge Nationals. Giving students information about the different course and which would suit them best is very valuable.

Additional science-based subjects. Geology, astronomy, electronics or psychology can offer insight into particular areas that students are interested in. However, make students aware that these are not automatically a good way of getting into a higher-level course in these subjects. They need to find out what colleges and universities are asking for, they may be better off sticking to the more ‘mainstream’ subjects in terms of meeting entry requirements.

Lifelong learning is a very real concept. Patterns of work are changing at an ever greater rate. The concept of training for a certain profession and staying in that for the duration of your professional life is increasingly outdated, and even if the name of a profession stays the same, the skills needed to be successful in it are likely to change. The concept of lifelong learning is reality for an increasing number of people and “getting good at learning” will stand your students in good stead.

If students show an interest in the world of STEM careers, there are plenty of ways they can find out more:

Siemens

Siemens is a leading global engineering and technology company. We create technologies that take society further – we’re changing the cities you live in, where you work / go to school and how you get there, the energy that powers your home, and the way the products you use every day are manufactured.

Jobs

More than 15,000 people work for Siemens in the UK, helping every day to make a difference to the world we live in. We’ve built offices using nothing but a 3D-printer; we’ve created software that communicates with turbines in the middle of the ocean; and we helped NASA develop the Curiosity Rover and land it safely on Mars.

Siemens Digital Badges

Siemens are the first engineering company in the UK to launch their own unique STEM skills programme with digital badges. These are based on the award-winning Siemens education portal KS1-4 STEM resources and are designed to inspire young people to consider a STEM career.

By earning a badge, young people are able to show what they have learnt, evidence the activities they have undertaken and who has issued the badge.

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